Column of the Day: Bridge Results

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Published Wednesday, August 20, 2003

Gerry Schemer of the St. Augustine Duplicate Bridge Club recently fulfilled the requirements to become an American Contract Bridge league Bronze Life Master. Schemer, a native of Jacksonville, is a retired CPA. He and his wife Florence are actively engaged as Prudential Realtors. Besides bridge, Schemer enjoys playing tennis.

When asked when he started playing bridge, he replied, "At my Mother's knee." Schemer began playing duplicate bridge and winning masterpoints about 10 years ago. He was playing with Florence in a pairs game when he won his 500th masterpoint to go Bronze. They play regularly at least twice a week at the local Bridge Center.

Nearly 60 players enjoyed Sunday's Pizza Party, following the game. Harish Hemrajani hosted the event in celebration of his becoming a Silver Life Master.

The Aug. 27 199ers Game will be a charity game to benefit the local Lions Club. Bridge Club member, Ron Covato is the newly elected president of that charitable group. The Bridge Center will be closed Friday and Saturday so that members can attend the Jacksonville School of Bridge Summer Sectional Bridge Tournament.

Winners of the August 16 Party Bridge Game were Mark and Deane Lennon.

For information on Bridge Center games, call 824-3930 or 471-9538. For assistance in getting a partner, call Mimi Kelly at 794-0441. A free lesson is given at 12:30 p.m. before the Wednesday 1 p.m. Easybridge! limited pairs sessions. A partner is guaranteed at this friendly, newcomer's game. Just come and play.